2012 KWD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

188.5088 AFN

YEARLY LOW

163.5438 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

175.0767 AFN

2012 KWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 188.5088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 163.5438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9650 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.4955 to the December average rate of 182.9305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 188.5088 was up 6.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 176.5044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 942,544 AFN

2011 Average 800,720 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 817,719 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,824.97 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

187.1664

163.5254

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 171.9463, compared to 178.2071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.9463

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 178.2071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 11.2900 AFN (High: 177.5011 / Low: 166.2111). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8251 AFN (High: 172.6909 / Low: 171.8658).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.2900

June Spread (Stable) ±0.8251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.2658 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 185.1963) against the same month in 2011 (average: 174.3595), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8368 (+6.22%).

2012 Avg (November) 185.1963

2011 Avg (November) 174.3595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	166.8102	163.5438	165.4955
February	177.5011	166.2111	173.5203
March	176.9616	172.9249	173.6571
April	173.9645	173.0609	173.5984
May	174.0012	172.0799	173.0982
June	172.6909	171.8658	172.3082
July	172.8101	170.9362	171.5987
August	172.3083	170.5507	171.3755
September	180.8911	171.0072	175.1664
October	184.1671	180.7629	182.9751
November	188.5088	183.2165	185.1963
December	184.9541	180.9115	182.9305